Assistant Headteacher

Job description

Spa Education Trust provides outstanding education for pupils with Autism. Assistant Headteachers Inner London Leadership Scale 11 - 15 (£78,820 - £85,790) We are now recruiting two Assistant Headteachers (one for each school) to start as soon as possible. We are looking for outstanding SEN teachers with leadership potential, who share our passion for achieving the very best outcomes for our pupils. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest possible quality of learning and teaching and contribute to the strategic leadership. Spa Bermondsey is our special school providing excellent education for autistic pupils aged 11-19. Spa Camberwell is our wonderful school for autistic pupils aged 4 - 16. All our pupils have learning disabilities. The Primary Assistant Head for Spa Camberwell will need to have taught in a primary special school. The Secondary Assistant Head for Bermondsey will need primary or secondary special school experience. Each will have been a successful middle leader. Senior leadership experience is desirable. We are a friendly organisation with a positive ethos, and are committed to helping all our pupils realise their full potential. ‘The personal development of pupils is at the heart of the school’s work’ (Ofsted Dec 2015). We welcome visits to the school. Further information about these posts and arrangements for visits can be made by telephoning the Spa Bermondsey office on 0207 237 3714, the Spa Camberwell office on 020 3434 5210 or by emailing recruitment@spa-education.org Spa Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust follows robust safer recruitment practices. This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, online searches, references, right to work checks, and any other pre-employment checks required in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant legislation. Application forms should be submitted by e-mail to: recruitment@spa-education.org The closing date for applications is Friday November 27th (noon) Interviews will be held in early December.